VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATIONAL AND WELLBEING
Facility Maintenance Technician
The Facility Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for aquatic facility maintenance at the Cary Street Gym, and will assist with general maintenance of the Cary Street Gym, Cary Street Field, Outing Center, and the MCV Recreation Center, including light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work. This position reports to the Facility Maintenance Coordinator.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Aquatic Systems Maintenance:
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATIONAL AND WELLBEING
Facility Maintenance Technician
The Facility Maintenance Technician is primarily responsible for aquatic facility maintenance at the Cary Street Gym, and will assist with general maintenance of the Cary Street Gym, Cary Street Field, Outing Center, and the MCV Recreation Center, including light carpentry, electrical, and plumbing work. This position reports to the Facility Maintenance Coordinator.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Aquatic Systems Maintenance:
- Perform regular and preventative maintenance and repair work on
all aquatic mechanical systems.
- Assist with routine electrical, plumbing and carpentry work,
ensuring Recreational and Well-Being facilities meet department
standards in a cost effective manner.
- Maintain, repair, and replace auxiliary facility equipment,
including hair dryers, ice machines, clocks, scales, and
lockers.
- Assist the Facility Maintenance Coordinator and Assistant
Director for Facility Maintenance with maintenance and renovation
projects as needed.
- Assist the Facility Maintenance Coordinator with work to be
performed by outside vendors.
- Identifies needs for supplies, materials, tools, equipment and
repair parts.
- Maintains appropriate inventory to ensure timely repairs.
- Maintains all tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and
orderly manner.
- Assist in providing an effective safety/risk management plan
for facility maintenance that includes regular safety reviews,
chemical handling procedures, emergency procedure development, and
appropriate documentation.
- Assist in conducting regular safety inspections of all
facilities and equipment, maintaining appropriate documentation for
risk management and supervisors review.
- Obtain appropriate training to ensure proper handling of
chemicals, power tools, and maintenance for facility systems.
- Assist with the development and management of annual facility
maintenance budgets.
- Maintain maintenance requests, work logs (preventative,
regular, and emergency repair work), equipment specifications, and
warranty information.
- Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service
education sessions and other divisional or departmental
meetings.
- Participate in other Division of Student Affairs initiatives,
programs, and committees as required. Collaborate with other
university departments in support of the university’s academic
mission.
- Assist in the overall operation of the department by providing
input and completing assigned projects, annual goals and objectives
and annual reports.
- Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as
appropriate for job responsibilities and as a professional.
- Serve as part of the onsite management team, providing
assistance to the facility operations team as needed.
POSITION: This position is a full-time twelve-month non-exempt position.
SALARY: $41,000-$44,000
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- High School graduate or equivalent.
- Valid Virginia driver’s license with ability to obtain VCU
driving privileges (no major infractions or less than 2 minor
violations within the last 3 years)
- Knowledge of aquatic mechanical systems and water
chemistry
- Certified Pool Operator credential, or ability to obtain
one
- Ability to take initiative, problem solve, and meet
deadlines
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal
skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Experience and skills in operating computers.
- Ability to lift and handle deliveries and materials as
needed.
- Ability to respond to requests with a professional and positive
demeanor; the desire to create a positive and enthusiastic
environment within DSA
- Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of
respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty,
staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a
commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
- Position involves working occasional evenings and
weekends.
- Position is located in a non-smoking work area.
Preferred:
- Experience installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing
mechanical equipment.
- Ability to perform routine carpentry, electrical, and plumbing
repairs.
- Knowledge of preventative maintenance, regular maintenance, and
repair services necessary to maintain safe and proper operation of
recreational facilities.
- Experience working in a university/college recreational sports
setting.
Hours per Week: 40
Restricted Position: No
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully On-site
University Job Code: Trades Technician 1, Facilities Management
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dale Wilson
Contact Email: dwilson35@vcu.edu